SHEPPARTON’S annual Carols by Candlelight, traditionally held in the Queens Gardens, will be run online this year in a so-called ‘COVID safe manner’.
Carollers will be performing behind closed doors from Riverlinks Westside and be available to stream from 7pm on Sunday, December 20 via the Greater Shepparton City Council’s website and Facebook page.
With social gatherings currently capped at 50 people, running the event outdoors had become untenable under the ‘Last Step’ of Victoria’s Coronavirus restrictions.
“This year has been difficult for our community, but we continue to stay strong and work together to keep everyone safe,” Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr O’Keeffe, said.
“I encourage everyone to gather safely in a way that complies with the restrictions of the time, and tune in to our talented local performers and share the online festivities with family and friends from outside our community, living interstate or even internationally and celebrate getting through the year together.”
